Originally Posted by
docbert
Mileage runs are normally about status more than mileage earning, and status is NOT affected by this change.
Correct. It was the introduction of PQD's that actually killed the Mileage Run.
I do appreciate learning about a March 1, 2015 change on June 10, 2014.
This provides me the time to evaluate whether these changes will affect my flying strategy for the rest of 2014 and in to 2015.
It probably won't have a huge effect, as RDM earning is not the reason I choose an airline ex-SFO.
For many of my shorter flights though - where today I earn the 500 RDM minimum in Y - I will actually earn more RDM's under this new scheme. Recent examples:
SFO-LAX, $180 P (F) Fare, O/W ticket. Old: 1,250 New: 1,980
SFO-SNA, R/T V Fare for $350. Old: 1,000 New: 3,850
The inexpensive transcons, however, will be a degradation of RDM earning.
Originally Posted by
bmvaughn
Amusing in a way.. what United and other airlines need to cut down on are manufactured credit card spenders, not FLYERS.
I don't disagree, but how do they accomplish this?